RACING.
THE WAIPA CLUB.
SEASON'S FIXTURES. April 8, s—Auckland Racing Club. April 3. 5— Feilding Jockey Club. April 3, 5— Wairarapa. Racing Club. April 5, 6— Canterbury Jockey Ciub. April 5— Waipukurau Racing Club. April 10, 12 —Avondale Jockey Club (at Ellerslie). April IS, 17— Wellington Racing Club. April 21. 22—Manawatu Racing Club. April 23—Waipapakauri Racing Club (at Wbangarei). April 21 —Wbangarei Racing Club. April 30, May I—Hawko's Bay Jockey Club. jj ay i # 3_Waikato Racin? Club. Juno 3, 5, 7—Auckland Racing Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Wager."—The placed horses in the A.R.C. Easter Handicap of 1924 were Hipo (6.13), Loyal Irish (8.41) ajid Murihaupo (6.4). NOTES BY PHAETON. Arsene ha 3 to be included among the entrants for the Kaitaia Hurdles and Northland Hurdles, which events are to be run respectively at the meetings fixed to be held at Kensington Park by the Waipapakauri and Whangarei Clubs next month. Windbag's victory in the Chipping Norton Stakes run la3t Saturday, adds another £750 to his previous total and his winnings now reach to £28,157. It is pretty certain to conclude that Windbag will succeed in carrying his winning total beyond £30,000, by tho time the Australian Jockey Club's meeting is through. Advices to hand from Wanganui credit Mr. G. Currie's candidates for the Easter Handicap, Motley and The Thorn with having trained on splendidly. There seems a tendency to regard Motley with more favour for the Ellerslie race than her threfc-year-old companion. It can, however, be argued . for The Thorn that he has proved his ability to gallop strongly over a longer distance than six furlongs, and his Summer Cup performance when he was timed to run the ten furlongs attached to that race in 2m 6 4-5s is worth keeping in mind when the Easter Handicap is a subject for discussion. Glentruin having been accepted for In connection, with tho C.J.C. Great Easter Handicap and being allowed to drop out of tho A.R.C. Easter Handicap, such seemed to point to the chestnut mare being raced at Riccarton next week. However, the chestnut mare is once again in evidence at Ellerslie. She is not engaged on the opening day of the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, but on the second day her name figures among the entrsnts for-the Huia Handicap. Tho particular race, however, that has attracted Glentruin to Auckland at this stage, it is safe to assume, is the Avondale AllAged Stakes, which is set down for decision at Ellerslie on April 10. Among the horses sent up for sale "at Sydney in the spring of 1923 was Bellamy, a colt by Absurd from the Mostyn mare Dreamer, who' claimed half-brothership to Bon Reve, winner of the Ne.w Zealand Derby and Great Northern Derby, and gavo rise to ipirited competition. The majestic character of the youngster caused a lot of keen men io contend for hia possession, * and he fell to the bid of the commissioner acting for Mr. L. w K. S. McKinnon 1600gns. Bellamy, however, proved a groat disappointment and has was sold recently in Melbourne for lbOgns. With the rain pelting down on Friday sight matters looked doleful for the holding of. the Franklin Racing Club's annual race meeting on Saturday. During the night, however, the wind veered round to a favourable quarter, and, with the sun shining brightly shortly after daylight, fears were completely dispelled. Bacegoera were .present in strong force at Pukekohe. and the attendance must have been well over 3000, From first to, last a fine sporting spirit prevailed, and the management of the meeting was throughout most satisfactory. Since the previous meeting, was held at Pukekobe the Franklin Racing Club has effected many improvements on the ground, tho race track being railed in in a most substantial manner, while the new buildings comprise a spacious tofalisator house and offices for the, secretarial staff. Prior to the commencement of the racing on Saturday I walked round the race track in company •with Mr. William Roulston, afld the rapid manner in which the ground had recovered from fhe downpour of the previous- day jwid night revealed, in a very pointed manner its ■uit&bility as a racecourse. The Franklin Club must be accounted extremely fortunate in securing such an ideal sits, and it will only require the extra day for that body to, be in a position to'mske its annual meeting one; of the most noteworthy of country gatherings promoted in the Auckland area. NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. j ■■ GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. i BY ARCHER. : It is understood that Automne'e'lameness has been caused by s bruised foot. Automne was out working steadily yesterday, and has made considerable improvement since Saturday, being only slightly tends?. The latest arrivals include Glentruin Sun TJp, Tarleton, Tall Timber, Black' Cruiser, 1/isile River and Rahere. A large contingent ol; Visitors are expected to-day, .including Roremoana, Sansalino. Cat Call, Xlandane. Tukia, and Limited. . A. Driscoll has been engaged to ride Sun Up in the Easter Handicap. Sun Up has been racing consistently we!l in the South Island, and his. latest success • was in the North Otago Cup at Oamaru last Tuesday, »Hen he , carried 8.5 and ran. a mile in 1m 40 2-sa. San Up looks a fit horse. At Ellerslie y«aterday morning Mangahewa IJi Preston) was schooled oyer a couple of. Irardles and gave a fair .display. Rahere (A'. McDonald) jumped the sodwali, double, fend stonewall carefully. It was understood that W. H. Jones would fide Charlady in the Easter Handicap,, but It is now announced that he will ride Bfoeaic.
W. Fielding has been 'encased to ride in the Brighton Hurdles ' , i vThtif, brilliant mare Glentruin has reached Elleralie in great heart. She was out doing •teady work yesterday, and it i 4 evident that she is going to strip well for her •utumn engagements. v
No fault can be found with the condition ®f Hipo, who is very bright and full of muscle. Hipo has an excellent record in Connection with the Easter Handicap, karing won in 1924 and been second last year. A sequence of defeats have been recorded against him this season, and as a teault he has received a nice weight. Hipo too third at his last start and it may be ids turn to win very toon.
Good reports are current concerning; King's Guard, and he is considered likely to race brominently in the Brighton Hurdles. King's Guard has proved his ability to go a solid ♦wo miles over hurdles hy winning at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and he is a comparatively young horse that may be getting better all the time
Cases of interference have been prevalent at recent meetings, and drastic action will to put a stop to unfair ti-w'j i ™ e has certainly arrived when Jtewards of racing clubs should post them- ' '® B at different parts of the course while races are being run, so as to be able to keep the closest possible watch. This may L a r?f„ he p fl<y?i °V^ akinf! riders wore irJ 13 ! 8 , follow , ed most of the counll j' e K°°d opportunity Vo witness the riding, and regret to <?av ° 14 basi not been clean. Several , i ? ave occurred we,re horses -have lost ItStt & roueh un , due attention from riders of ♦ M V n °P®.°f the offenders were L . .iL ( T' 111 a ver * nnsatisfacif m»v K f !" 1 wteM owners, whose turn It may be to have a win are prevented from so doing by rough riding. The most Serious aspect, however, is the .grave danger Of accidents, and nothing but vigilance and K lon „ the 4 of racing stewards will but a stop to the unfair tactics adopted by some riders. v
(XT TELEGRAPH.— OWS CORRESPONDENT. ] TE AWAMUTU. Monday. The Waipa Hacino: Club ha# decided to apply for Saturday,. December 11. as the date pMfannual race ejecting. ,). r< ' • • . ' 4
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19289, 30 March 1926, Page 8
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